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I find it hard to say the things I wan na say the most, I find a lit tle bit of stead y as I get tain close, I find a bal ance in the mid dle of the cha os.
Send me low, send me high, send me nev er dem i god.
I re mem ber walk ing in the cold of No vem ber, hop ing that I make it to the end of De cem ber.
Twen ty sev en years and the end on my mind, but hold ing to the thought of an oth er the time.
But, look ing to the ways of the ones be fore me, look ing for the path of the young and lone ly.
I don’t wan na hear a bout what to do.
do, no.
I don’t wan na do it just to do it for you.
Hel lo, hel lo.
Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.
Let me show you what it’s like to al ways (Em)feel, feel like I’m emp ty and there’s noth ing real ly (C)real, real.
I’m look ing for a way out.
(G)Hel lo, hel lo.
Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.
Let me show you what it’s like to nev er (Em)feel, feel like I’m good e nough for an y thing that’s (C)real, real.
I’m look ing for a way out.
I find it hard to tell you how I wan na run a way.
I un der stand it al ways makes you feel a get tain way.
I find a bal ance in the mid dle of the cha os.
Send me up, send me down, send me nev er dem i god.
I re mem ber walk ing in the heat of the sum mer, wide ing eyed I one it with a mind full of won der.
Twen ty sev en years and I’ve noth ing to show.
but Fall ing from the dove to the dark of the time.
But, Look ing to the ways of the ones be fore me, look ing for the path of the young and lone ly.
I don’t wan na hear a bout what to do.
do, no.
I don’t wan na do it just to do it for you.
Hel lo, hel lo.
Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.
Let me show you what it’s like to al ways (Em)feel, feel like I’m emp ty and there’s noth ing real ly (C)real, real.
I’m look ing for a way out.
(G)Hel lo, hel lo.
Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.
Let me show you what it’s like to nev er (Em)feel, feel like I’m good e nough for an y thing that’s (C)real, real.
I’m look ing for a way out.
look ing for a way out.
Let me tell you ’bout (D)it, let me tell you ’bout (C)it.
May be you’re the same as me.
Let me tell you ’bout (D)it, let me tell you ’bout (C)it.
They say the truth will set you (G)free.
Hel lo, hel lo.
Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.
Let me show you what it’s like to al ways (Em)feel, feel like I’m emp ty and there’s noth ing real ly (C)real, real.
I’m look ing for a way out.
(G)Hel lo, hel lo.
Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.
Let me show you what it’s like to nev er (Em)feel, feel like I’m good e nough for an y thing that’s (C)real, real.
I’m look ing for a way out.
(G)(Ooh,
(D)ooh,
(Em)ooh.
(G)Ooh,
(D)ooh,
(Em)ooh.)
Zero — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Zero" by Imagine Dragons in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 125 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Zero”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Zero"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Zero" by Imagine Dragons played in?
- Zero is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Zero"?
- The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Zero" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Zero"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Zero"?
- "Zero" was originally performed by Imagine Dragons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Zero"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, Cpow, D, Em, G.
- What other songs by Imagine Dragons can I play here?
- Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "DREAM", "BIRDS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Zero" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 125 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.


